Digital assets: problems of legal regulation as an obstacle to the practical implementation of investment projects

The article describes the varieties of digital assets under Russian law, considers their classifying features, provides a comparison with classical financial instruments, examples of practical application, and also reveals the problem of the impact of regulatory gaps on the development of these instruments. The author focuses on the similarities between digital assets and securities. Makes a conclusion about the expediency of applying the best regulatory practices formed in the securities market.